PLANNING COMMISSION
LEGAL AUTHORITY: KSA 12-701, City of Ottawa Code, 1982, 5-401
3-year term, 2 consecutive terms
City Residency Requirement for five positions,
6th and 7th positions must live outside City limits, but within 3 miles *
FUNCTION: The role of the Planning Commission is to provide comprehensive planning of development, recommendations on redevelopment, annexation and rezoning requests. The Planning Commission should be a positive influence for guiding residential, commercial and industrial development. Members of the Planning Commission should be visionary and proactive in their deliberations.
MEETINGS: Second Wednesday, each month, 7:00 pm; Last Thursday, each month, 12:00 Noon
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The function of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to assist citizens by providing the following
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Appeal Process is the process used where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of the Zoning Regulations. (Zoning Regulations Article 25-2)
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Variance is used to identify topographical conditions that zoning regulations prohibit. (Zoning Regulations Article 25-3)
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Exceptions provision to grant exceptions to the zoning regulations. (Zoning Regulations Article 25-4)
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Applications
Appeal Procedures & Application
Variance Procedures & Application
Board of Zoning Appeals Commissioners
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a five member group that is appointed by the City Commission to make decisions on appeals, exceptions, and variances. Meetings are held on an as needed basis.
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CITY OF OTTAWA ADA PROCEDURE AND INFORMATION
The City of Ottawa, KS has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability with regard to employees or job applicants as well as the accessibility of city programs and activities to the citizens of Ottawa, KS.
Michelle Stegman, the city's ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in section 35-107 of the Department of Justice regulations.
Information concerning the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, and the rights it provides, are available at the following links.
Guide to planning accessible events
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY BOARD
Agendas and Minutes
LEGAL AUTHORITY: City of Ottawa Ordinance No. 3835-13
3-year term, no residency requirement
(Charter Board 1, 2, and 3-year terms)
FUNCTION: The role of the Accessibility Advisory Board is to advise and make recommendations to the City Commission on matters of accessibility in City buildings, properties and/or green spaces; to provide technical assistance to the City on matters related to the disabled population, to serve as advocates for citizens with disabilities; and to serve as a resource on policy and/or procedures for members of the City Commission and for City staff.
MEETING: No Less Than Quarterly
